Alchemist Accelerator
Alchemist Accelerator is an accelerator based in San Francisco, United States, focused on Pre-Seed to Series B startups in SaaS & Enterprise, Artificial Intelligence, and Developer Tools & Data. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
- Investment focus
- SaaS & EnterpriseArtificial IntelligenceDeveloper Tools & DataHardware & Deep TechManufacturing & Industrial
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries B
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2012
- Team size
- 51-100
- Portfolio companies
- 500+
- Latest deal on record
- June 2026
About Alchemist Accelerator
Alchemist is a venture-backed accelerator focused on accelerating the development of seed-stage ventures that monetize from enterprises (not consumers). CB Insights rated Alchemist the top accelerator in 2016 based on the median funding rates of its grads (YC was #2). The accelerator's primary screening criteria is on teams, prioritizing having distinctive technical co-founders. The organization provides seed investment into companies it admits (typically $36K), and provides founders a structured path to traction, fundraising, mentorship, and community throughout a 6-month program. The company's backers include many of the top corporate and VC funds in the Valley -- including Khosla Ventures, DFJ, Cisco, GE, next47(Siemens), and Salesforce, among others - the accelerator seeds around 75 enterprise-monetizing ventures/year. Notable alumni include LaunchDarkly, Rigetti Quantum Computing, mPharma, Matternet, and Mightyhive.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
What Alchemist Accelerator costs you
Alchemist Accelerator invests $36K for 5% of your company. At those terms the round implies a post-money valuation of roughly $0.7M. That is arithmetic on their standard terms as publicly reported, not a number Alchemist Accelerator quotes, and real offers vary.
How to pitch Alchemist Accelerator
The founders who hear back from Alchemist Accelerator lead with traction and a clear ask that matches its stage, not a generic mass email. Build a targeted, verified list, write a personalized note, and track who opens it, all in one place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alchemist Accelerator invest in?
Alchemist Accelerator focuses on SaaS & Enterprise, Artificial Intelligence, Developer Tools & Data, and Hardware & Deep Tech. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does Alchemist Accelerator invest at?
Alchemist Accelerator focuses on Pre-Seed to Series B rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is Alchemist Accelerator still active?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that Alchemist Accelerator has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024, and its latest deal on record is from June 2026. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is Alchemist Accelerator based?
Alchemist Accelerator is based in San Francisco, United States. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact Alchemist Accelerator?
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